motoring 53 A cat with the cream . . .


I owned a diesel XF a while back and enjoyed owning such an impressive Jag, a car that can hold its own against the German competition. The XF is an admirable performer in all road conditions and feels responsive and positive whether on a motorway or a back road.


That’s down to excellent steering feel, sensible ride – rather than the smash and bounce of some rivals – and a smooth automatic transmission.


Inside, the cabin is classy. In a £33,000 car you would expect upmarket hi-fi, an excellent touch screen sat-nav system, and a Bluetooth phone setup that is child’s play, and you get all this. Plus there’s keyless entry, rear parking camera, cruise control and a very good climate control system.


What’s the difference between an XFR and an XF R-Sport? Quite a lot actually, says The Business Magazine publisher David Murray


Which goes to show that drivers need to know what they are buying nowadays. BMW’s M Sport is not a true M, and Audi’s S-line models are not the same as the S3, S4 and S5.


Confusing? Perhaps. But the consistent point here is that models like the XF R-Sport are aimed at motorists who find the extra sportiness of an R model to their liking, but would prefer to buy an aspirational model that will be decidedly cheaper.


So the XF R-Sport looks like an R, with visual clues including a sporty front bumper, rear spoiler and side sills, plus 19-inch wheels on


the 200 horsepower model. But because it has under the bonnet an economical diesel engine, this car will appeal to anyone who wants to match sportiness with frugality.


This is ideal for company car drivers. Business people who want the benefits of lower emissions and high fuel efficiency can get them in a car that looks like it will travel from A to B with performance to spare.


The looks will seduce your work colleagues, but none of that matters unless the car is also a dream to drive. And since it’s an XF, it is just that.


IF YOU THINK THE PRICE IS GOOD,


Jaguar is very much a marque to be taken seriously. The new XE, launched last month, should sell like hotcakes but the XF, which is routinely updated and improved, looks like it will continue to turn heads and draw admirers for many years to come.


OK, the XF R-Sport does not have the five-litre supercharged performance of the XFR, but it also doesn’t have the £65,500 price tag. The R-Sport is instead a sensible and yet premium XF that would look good in any business executive’s driveway.


Definitely recommended.


The XF R-Sport was courtesy of HA Fox in Southampton. For details and a test drive, call 023-8098-2616.


WAIT UNTIL YOU DRIVE THE CAR.


XF R-Sport from £375.41 a month* on Jaguar Contract Hire. Business Users only. VAT at 20% may be payable.


Even the price of XF has the power to raise your heartbeat. Now imagine how you’ll feel experiencing these class-leading features as standard every single day...


• Navigation system with HDD mapping and DVD player • Bluetooth system • DAB radio • Rear parking sensor


Jaguar Contract Hire provides hassle-free motoring for your business. It is an efficient way of funding the use of a vehicle without the cost of ownership.


XF R-Sport 2.2 (163) 4dr Auto 35 monthly rentals*


Initial Payment £375.41 £2,252.46


Similar contract hire offers available for private customers. Call us for more details.


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H.A.FOX SOUTHAMPTON 78 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BL 023 8008 2382 WWW.HAFOX.SOUTHAMPTON.JAGUAR.CO.UK


Official fuel economy figures for the Jaguar XF range in mpg (l/100km): Urban from 16.7 (16.9) to 48.7 (5.8). Extra Urban from 32.9 (8.6) to 64.2 (4.4). Combined from 22.2 (12.7) to 57.7 (4.9). CO2 emissions from 297 to 129 (g/km). Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ.


*Based on a 36 month Jaguar Contract Hire agreement on, XF R-Sport 2.2 (163) 4dr Auto standard specification, a mileage of 10,000 miles per annum (30,000 miles in total), non-maintained. Initial payment in advance of £2,252.46 (exclusive of VAT) followed by 35 monthly rentals each of £375.41 (exclusive of VAT). May be subject to further charges depending on the condition/mileage when vehicle returned (a charge of 12p per mile will apply for exceeding contracted miles). Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. This promotion cannot be used together with other manufacturer’s promotions and is subject to availability at participating Dealers only for new vehicles ordered by 30th September 2014, or while stocks last. Jaguar Contract Hire is provided by Lex Autolease Limited, trading as Jaguar Contract Hire, Heathside Park, Heathside Park Road, Stockport SK3 0RB. Written quotations are available on request. All details are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.


THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – OCTOBER 2014 www.businessmag.co.uk


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